Local history Books
The History Press Ltd Welsh Folk Tales
Book SynopsisWelsh Folk Tales
£12.34
The History Press Ltd BexhillonSea A History
Book SynopsisThe story of its best known building, the internationally important De La Warr Pavilion, built in 1935, is told in detail, as are the town’s war years and its post-war changes.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Fife Folk Tales
Book SynopsisStoryteller Sheila Kinninmonth brings together stories from the coastal fishing villages, rushing rivers, magical green farmland and rolling hills of Fife.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Story of Hull
Book SynopsisBy the time of Queen Victoria’s accession Hull was six times as large as it had been in 1700, but after the First World War Hull lost its place as the third largest port in the country, and since the Second World War, in which more than 90 per cent of all Hull’s houses were either damaged or destroyed, Hull could recover only slowly.
£17.00
The History Press Ltd The Story of Manchester
Book SynopsisThis book traces the development of this important city and its people from the earliest times to the present, where each period in its progress links to the next.
£16.14
The History Press Ltd The Cumbria Colouring Book Past and Present
Book SynopsisThe Cumbria Colouring Book. Suitable for children.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd County Durham Folk Tales
Book SynopsisStoryteller Adam Bushnell brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, limestone cliffs, remote moorland, pastoral dales and settled coalfields of County Durham.
£9.99
The History Press Ltd The Little History of Yorkshire
Book SynopsisFrom earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume
£11.40
The History Press Ltd The Little History of Norfolk
Book SynopsisFrom earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Other Side of Notting Hill
Book SynopsisFirst-hand accounts of life in working-class Notting Hill from wartime to the 1960s
£15.29
The History Press Ltd The Little History of Aberdeenshire
Book SynopsisFrom earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Folk Tales for Bold Girls
Book SynopsisA collection of folk tales from around the world about brave and bold girls, to inspire and engage young readers.Trade ReviewBold girls will love these stories - and hopefully bold boys will read them too. -- Mary MedlicottMagical rhythms and painterly passages... She chooses great stories! -- Betty Rosen
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Escaping Suburbia
Book SynopsisA portrait of growing up in 1960s Merseyside
£13.59
The History Press Ltd Warwickshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisMyths and legends from Warwickshire, retold by a local storytellerTrade Review"The lovely illustrations throughout are done by Cath herself, proving she is very talented.""Warwickshire Folk Tales contains a great balance of stories with ghostly, adventurous, romantic and even criminal themes – with happy and not-so-endings.""Cath Edwards has cleverly split up connecting or longer stories into sections here, to be enjoyed separately or as part of the full tale. This makes the reading less daunting and I felt the whole book flowed very well as an enjoyable read."
£11.40
The History Press Ltd Hawkhurst
Book SynopsisThe first book to reveal the complete story of one of England’s first mafias, the Hawkhurst GangTrade ReviewNew book talks about the Hawkhurst Gang, the original British Mafia. * Daily Express *A fun, easy to read and sometimes horrific account - I would recommed this to anyone who likes any two out of the three of: British tea, English history or smuggling. * Popular history books blog *The most comprehensive account yet of Britain’s most notorious smuggling gang -- Angela Wintle * Sussex Life *
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Around Frome
Book SynopsisA history of Frome
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Boness The Fair Town
Book SynopsisThis collection of over 200 old photographs provides a fascinating insight into the places and the people that have made Bo'ness such a unique town in Scotland. Famed from its days as Scotland's second largest seaport, the book examines and delves into not only its seafaring past, but other industries such as coal mining, oil and salt production which thrived on the south shore of the River Forth. To many people, however, Bo'ness will always be Scotland's Fair Town' and great detail and attention has been paid by the author to the event which has transformed a mere march into Great Britain's largest and most successful children's festival. Other aspects of the town's varied history examined include the connection with James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine, the founding of Britain's first local version of the welfare state in Bo'ness, and on a anecdotal note, stories of witches and ghosts, including what is reputedly Scotland's most haunted home. This book illustrates beautifully
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Mersey Ports
Book SynopsisThe busy River Mersey and its two ports, Liverpool and Birkenhead, have seen great changes in recent years. In Mersey Ports - Liverpool and Birkenhead, Ian Collard charts the developments that have taken place in maritime life on the Mersey, from the 1950s and 1960s through to the present day. Ships of all shapes and sizes have been found on the Mersey, from the old Mersey ferries and the motor ferries that replaced them, to huge passenger liners and container ships. as well as tall ships, tugs and seacats. All of them feature in this detailed photographic history. A host of international shipping companies are represented, including Blue Funnel, Ellerman, Harrison and Elder Dempster lines. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. wintered its fleet in Morpeth Dock at Birkenhead, and Princes Landing Stage was once the focal point of activity at the docks, as passenger liners queued to berth.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd BexhillOnSea The Second Selection
Book SynopsisA history of Bexhill-on-Sea
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Big Ditch Manchesters Ship Canal
Book SynopsisNowadays most of us think of the Manchester Ship Canal as that bit of water under the Thelwell Viaduct as we sit in one of England''s traffic jam black spots but in the days before the M6, the Manchester Ship Canal was an important route from the docks at Salford and industrial Manchester to the world. From banana boats to cattle carriers, from tramp steamers to pleasure steamers, all sorts of ships used this busy thoroughfare.It wasn''t always like this - at one time the docks at Birkenhead and Liverpool received the goods that Manchester needed and everything travelled by railway, canal or road to the North''s industrial metropolis. In the 1880s, construction on Britain''s largest man-made inland waterway and soon sizable ships sailed to Salford. A stunning engineering project in its own right, the ''Big Ditch'' also spawned smaller marvels such as the Barton Aqueduct and it remained busy for almost a century. Now little used, it still remains a marvel of Victorian engineering.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Roman York
Book SynopsisThe great historic city of York owes its origins to the Roman army which built a fortress here on the banks of the River Ouse in AD 71. By the early third century York had also became the site of a major urban center and the capital of the northern half of Britain when what had been a single Roman province was divided into two. York's importance is reflected in the fact that two Roman emperors died in the city: Septimius Severus in the year 211, and Constantius I in 306, his son Constantine was then acclaimed emperor here by his father's troops. Roman York tells the story of the fortress and town from their foundation until the early fifth century when Britain ceased to be part of the Roman Empire. Particular emphasis is placed on the results of recent excavations and research which have added great deal to our knowledge and understanding of the people who lived in a place the Romans knew as Eboracum.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Wigan History Guide
Book SynopsisWigan is one of the oldest chartered boroughs in the north of England, and has a rich and proud heritage. The town played a significant role in the Civil War, and over the years has been an important industrial centre and a place known for its highly skilled watchmakers and clockmakers.Despite a history which dates back to pre-Roman times, very little evidence of the early town survived the wholesale reconstruction and expansion which came with the Industrial Revolution and turned Wigan into the centre of both the Lancashire coalfield and the Lancashire cotton industry. Today, the town is a lively mixture of old and new, with Wigan Pier becoming one of the country''s most successful tourist attractions, as well as one of the most inspired examples of industrial restoration.The book includes two walking tours of the town which can be used independently of the main text and enable readers to explore the history of Wigan through the streets, buildings and
£19.00
The History Press Ltd Norwich Streets
Book SynopsisEnclosed by medieval walls, the streets of Norwich are steeped in history.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Chesterfield Picture the Past
Book SynopsisA history of Chesterfield.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; 1 An Overview; 2 The Centre of the Town; 3 Around the Parish Church; 4 Around Saltergate; 5 Gone Forever; 6 Still Surviving; 7 Beetwell Street; 8 Events and Activities
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Bridgnorth Revisited
Book SynopsisCollection of over 200 archive pictures highlighting the developments that have taken place in the Shropshire market town of Bridgnorth during the last century. Every aspect of life in Bridgnorth is explored, from schools, churches and shops to sporting achievements, ceremonies and events.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Haunted Sheffield
Book SynopsisEveryone loves a good ghost story and the city of Sheffield seems to have plenty of them. The tales contained in this book are told by the Steel City Tours ghost walkers themselves, Mr and Mrs P. Dreadful, collected over the years and now brought together here for all to read. There are tales of haunted pubs like the Brown Bear pub in Norfolk Street, where a ghostly coachman is a regular visitor, the Graduate in Surrey Street where, much to the distress of the staff, a lady in black walks through the kitchen and exits through the wall and the Museum pub in Orchard Square where a ghost knocks over the beer glasses!The Lyceum, like theatres everywhere, has also attracted spooky visitors and claims three ghosts, including the enigmatic ''Ben'' who usually asks passers-by for an update on ''the news'' and smells of horses. Ghost encounters are described in the most unlikely places including the Central Library, the Cathedral, Boots the Chemists and the Roxy nightclub; all, it seems, have their own ghosts. After reading these tales you will find yourself glancing nervously over your shoulder when you next walk the streets of the city.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Croydon and Waddon
Book SynopsisAll aspects of everyday life are recorded here, from shops, businesses, churches and schools to work and leisure, day trips and days off. The landscapes and landmarks of the town and its surrounding areas are captured in this valuable historical record of life in the area as it used to be. Many of the images have never been seen by the public before.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Shrewsbury
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of poltergeists to first-hand encounters with ghouls, this will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about Shrewsbury''s mysterious history. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this collection of tales contains a chilling range of ghostly goings-on. Discover the headless apparition at the castle gates, ghostly monks from the abbey church and a whole family of spirits in Milk Street. The phenomenal gathering of spooks in Shrewsbury will captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area. Martin Wood is a town crier and toastmaster. He has had an interest in ghosts for many years and for the past ten years has been leading evening tours of Shrewsbury, looking at the sites of known ghosts.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Haunted Bradford
Book SynopsisThis creepy collection of true-life tales takes the reader on a tour through the streets, cemeteries, alehouses and attics of Bradford. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and containing many tales which have never before been published, it unearths a chilling range of supernatural phenomena from poltergeists to Victorian spirits and spectral hounds. Illustrated with more than fifty archive photographs, this book will delight anyone with an interest in the supernatural history of the area.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd The Guide to Mysterious Loch Ness and the
Book SynopsisThis is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that has occurred on the dark waters of the enigmatic Loch Ness and the surrounding area of Inverness. Containing Celtic gods and martyrs, telepathy, exorcism and magic, mermaids, demons and saints (and based on texts both ancient and modern), it is a fascinating introduction to the heritage of the area. This is a guide that the armchair adventurer or the on-location visitor can revel in. Comprehensive entries covering Inverness'' tombstones, simulacra, standing stones, gargoyles, ruins, churches and archaeological curiosities are complemented by more than 100 photographs. The book also includes notes and cross-references to enable the reader to follow up the sources.
£15.19
The History Press Ltd Haunted West End Theatres
Book SynopsisIn researching these theatrical ghost stories the authors have held vigil in dark auditoriums, lonely stairwells and melancholy boxes, behind the scenery and underneath the stages in the search of the theatrical phantoms. From the Lyceum to the Lyric, the astounding results demonstrate the historical links between spirits and the stage. It will captivate anyone who is interested in the shadowy past of London''s haunted West End theatres.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Halifax Pubs
Book SynopsisSteve Gee takes the reader on a delightful tour of the most interesting pubs, inns and taverns of Halifax and provides a fascinating insight into the changing history of Halifax's pubs over the last 200 years. Illustrated with over 100 images, this book is a captivating record of the history of the public houses of Halifax, the people who ran them, the customers who frequented them and the brewers who supplied and usually owned them. This volume also looks at the social and historical function of the public house within the city. Halifax Pubs will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history and heritage of pubs in this area, and also awaken memories of a bygone time for those who have worked or lived among this thriving community.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Voices of Rawmarsh and Parkgate
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book is the culmination of more than a year''s research by Anthony Dodsworth helped by members of the Rawmarsh and Parkgate Local History Group and some of the students from St Pius X Catholic High School, Wath-upon-Dearne. The area''s unique heritage is captured here with stories of schooldays, the Whit parades, working lives in the coal mines and steelworks, the Second World War, and, of course, some of Rawmarsh''s well-known and shops and businesses, including Schonhut''s Butchers and Robbie''s Picture House. Filled with tales that will move, remind and delight the reader, this nostalgic volume will engage and entrance all who know the area.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Murder Crime Lincolnshire
Book SynopsisThese tales from Lincolnshire''s forgotten past are testament to the sinister side of the county''s coastal resorts and inland market towns. Retold for a new generation are shocking stories of drunken brawls in towns, death from poison and jealous rages. Mixing genuine historical documents with contemporary photography to show the scenes where these disturbing dramas were played out, Wynn''s collection of true crime provides a mesmerising evocation of the past. It is sure to haunt the imagination of any reader with an interest in the darker history of Lincolnshire.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Folklore of Northumbria
Book SynopsisFolklore of Northumbria is a comprehensive survey, drawing on a wide range of printed, manuscript and oral material and it places the folklore of Northumbria in its historical, cultural, religious and social context. It is richly illustrated and covers a wide range of subjects including; witchcraft, dragon lore, seasonal customs, ghosts, legends and mythology.
£13.49
History Press Warwickshire Railways
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£16.19
The History Press Ltd Chorley and District
Book SynopsisOn the banks of the River Chor, in the heart of the Lancashire countryside, Chorley and its surrounding villages boast a wealth of history. In over 200 photographs, Jack Smith brings to life the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution upon an area rich in natural beauty and resources. Once a medieval market town, Chorley was transformed by changes in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Cotton mills were built for spinning, weaving and bleaching; coal mining and quarrying were carried out nearby, while canal and railway links helped to increase Chorley's prosperity. In this book, images of streets, buildings and people are seen together to create a fascinating record, not only of the physical development of the town, but also of changes in costume and custom, transport and trading, sport and entertainment. Chorley and its twenty-three villages are all illustrated in this book, which will captivate anyone interested in this part of Lancashire.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Lancaster and District
Book SynopsisThis portrait of a period at once familiar and remote includes views of the historic city of Lancaster, illustrates the development of Morecambe from a small fishing community to a thriving seaside resort, recaptures the wealth of Morecambe Bay''s maritime history, and explores the attractive villages of the Lune Valley. In addition to vanishing land - and townscapes, the photographs record the daily lives of ordinary people - at work at Gillows or in the giant linoleum and cloth mills, fishing in Morecambe Bay, celebrating local festivals, mourning local disasters, or enjoying a day out at the burgeoning seaside resorts. Comprising the work of both professionals and gifted amateurs, this fascinating selection draws largely on the collections of Lancaster City Museums. For those who can still remember, it offers a trip down memory lane; for others, it is a voyage of discovery.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Gothic Whitby
Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume celebrates every aspect of Whitby''s Gothic past. With a detailed exploration of the town''s connection with Dracula (including historical events such as the beaching of the Dmitri and a visit to many of the book''s most famous sites), it will delight all lovers of Gothic fiction. Featuring a complete tour of attractions including the abbey and the churchyard - and full details of the gargoyles, tombstones and many other strange carvings to be found there - it evokes Whitby as it was when Stoker visited. However, Dracula is not the only strange tale told in Whitby, and this volume also collects together many other local ghost stories and legends to make this a volume that no bookshelf in Whitby and far beyond will be complete without.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Curiosities of Cheshire
Book SynopsisCuriosities of Cheshire is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to over 100 remarkable and curious sites, buildings and structures from around the county. Included in these pages are mysterious rock carvings, a garden designed around John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, a giant's grave, the shortest canal in England, as well as the distinctive architecture of Richard Harding Watts's Knutsford. Richly illustrated with over 100 contemporary and historical photographs, Robert Nicholls tells an alternative history of Cheshire that will fascinate both residents and visitors alike.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Herefordshire Murders
Book SynopsisHerefordshire Murders brings together twenty-eight murderous tales, some which were little known outside the county and others which made national headlines. Herefordshire was home to one of Britain's most infamous murderers, Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong, who, in 1921, poisoned his wife and attempted to poison a fellow solicitor in Hay-on-Wye. However, the county has also experienced many lesser known murders. They include the case of two-year-old Walter Frederick Steers, brutally killed in Little Hereford in 1891; eighty-seven-year-old Phillip Ballard, who died at the hands of two would-be burglars in Tupsley in 1887; Jane Haywood, murdered by her husband near Leominster in 1903; and the shooting of two sisters at Burghill Court, near Hereford, by their butler in 1926. Nicola Sly's carefully researched and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in the shady side of Herefordshire's history.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Paranormal Perthshire
Book SynopsisStanding on a lonely Perthshire road is the only historic monument to a named witch in the whole of Britain. But did Maggie Wall' actually exist? This book reveals the controversial truth for the first time. (Even more surprising results come from a quest to uncover the reality of Perthshire's other famous witch, Kate McNiven.) Other strange tales in this book include direct evidence for the big cats roaming the county, a catalogue of the area's UFO sightings, the story of the Fairy Rock that halted a housing development and the tale of the notorious Victorian scandal involving Ballechin House, allegedly the most haunted house in Scotland'. With contemporary eye-witness accounts of ghosts, psychic episodes and encounters with supernatural beings, as well as more than fifty photographs, this book will delight all lovers of the mysterious and the paranormal.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Story of Gloucesters Pubs
Book SynopsisGloucester is a city with a long and distinguished history and it has had more than its fair share of interesting pubs. This book identifies more than 600 pubs, going back as far as the thirteenth century; it explores the most interesting of these, past and present, and their connection to the city''s history. The Story of Gloucester''s Pubs examines the links that the earliest inns have with the cathedral, and the role pubs have played in the social, political and commercial life of the city. Discover pubs with links to Edward II and Henry III, and luminaries such as George Whitefield, Dick Whittington and pioneer of Sunday Schools, Robert Raikes. Explore nautical links with Francis Drake''s Golden Hind and the Pilgrim Fathers'' Mayflower, and literary links with Beatrix Potter''s The Tailor of Gloucester. Reminisce about those much-cherished pubs that are no longer with us, and join us for a drink in those that are.
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Banbury
Book SynopsisThe nursery rhyme ''Ride a Cock Horse'' has made Banbury one of the best-known towns in England. It is also famed for Banbury cakes and its Cross. Once an important wool trading centre, in 1628 the town was ravaged by fire, which destroyed many buildings, though some have survived to the present day. This superb selection of 200 photographs provides a nostalgic insight into the changing history of the town over the last century. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past to life and describing many aspects of life in the town, including chapters on work, industry, schools, markets and local events including the annual carnival, College Rag, and funfair and providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices. This book will appeal to everyone with an interest in the history of Banbury, and will also awaken memories of a bygone time for all who know this part of Oxfordshire.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Exeter
Book SynopsisCarriages pulled by headless horses, a ghostly Viking longship poised to reinvade, modern-day people transported momentarily back to the brutal Middle Ages and spooky creatures so horrible that catching sight of them could kill no wonder Exeter is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Britain. As well as looking at ghostly sightings in the historic centre, Haunted Exeter uncovers little-known, yet still spine chilling events in other areas of the city. Extensively researched by a local professional historian and tour guide using previously unpublished material, this book will appeal to both serious ghost hunters and those who simply fancy a fright!
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Haunted Stockton
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well-known spooky tales from around Stockton. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted Stockton contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena sure to chill everyone interested in the supernatural history of the area to the bone.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Roath Splott and Adamsdown One Thousand Years of
Book SynopsisOver 250 old photographs, many published for the first time, appear in this new collection covering the districts of Roath, Splott and Adamsdown. This area, along with Penylan, Tremorfa and part of Cathays, once had a collective unity as the ecclesiastical parish of Roath created in the late sixteenth century. Roath as an historical entity is much older, however. Reputed to be pre-Norman in origin, in its time it has served as a manor, parish and village as well as a latter-day Cardiff suburb. Although earlier centuries are not neglected, particular focus is given to the period 1890 to 1950, which saw the emergence and maturity of these communities so familiar to present-day Cardiffians. Scenes of streetlife, work, worship and leisure are captured in a wide variety of often striking and atmospheric images. These are amplified by the fascinating historical detail in the captions providing the reader with a vivid appreciation of the richly significant past of this part of Cardiff.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Hanged at Norwich
Book SynopsisHanged at Norwich
£16.19
